Today's News

The Levy County School Board announced the Teachers and Educational Staff Professionals of the Year for all 14 county schools at its Feb. 7 meeting where a large crowd of county educators packed the school board conference room.
Early Buddy Wyckoff of Williston High School was named Teacher of the Year. Williston Elementary School's Demeris "Dee" Arrington was selected as ESP of the year.

My name is Kyle Quincey, and I am campaigning for the District 2 seat on the Levy County School Board. I believe that I have the unique blend of education, experience, and investment that make me a highly qualified candidate to serve on our School Board.

n Jeremy Drake, burglary, 180 days with credit for 73 days served and 24 months probation; criminal mischief under $1,000, 180 days with credit for 73 days, served concurrently. Must pay civil judgment and $162 restitution.

Timothy Ray Fields Jr., 27, of Bronson, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 8 on a charge of lewd and lascivious molestation on a child, according to a Levy County Sheriff's Office press release.
Sheriff's Cpl. Mike Bell and Deputy Kevin Kink investigated the complaint from a juvenile who told them she had been raped two weeks ago in Fields' vehicle. She said she delayed reporting the crime because she was scared.
Bell obtained a tape statement from Fields confessing to the incident.
Fields is in Levy County Jail on a $400,000 bond.

LIVE OAK –Suwannee River Water Management District Executive Director David Still announced yesterday he is leaving the agency after 18 years of service. He will submit an official letter of resignation to the governing board this week.
“It has been a privilege to serve as executive director for the Suwannee district for the past four years,” said Still, who was appointed to the post in February 2008.

A couple of small brush fires in Levy county are causing smoke problems. The fire location is CR-337 1 mile north of SR-121 near Morriston. The Department of the Forestry is on scene and is maintaining control of the fire at this time.

The College of Central Florida Levy Center will begin a Refresher Course for Certified Nursing Assistants on Monday, March 19. This 16-hour program is intended for nonpracticing Certified Nursing Assistants who would like to re-enter the field and CNAs who have allowed their license to lapse and need to retake the state licensure exam.
The class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, March 19-28, 5:30-9:30 p.m. The course fee is $149 and no textbook is required.